I’m going with a new motto: if I can’t pick one tattoo to post, I’ll post two.

Tattoo by Jan Willem at 25 to Life in Rotterdam, Netherlands

After all this talk about painting tattoos (a topic I feel like people will never come to an agreement upon) I figured something with some nice bold lines from Jason Donahue would make everyone happy.

Tattoo by Jason Donahue at Idle Hand in San Francisco, CA

The strong contrast between the blue and pink of this tattoo is so striking. I bet people will be stopping this person on the street to compliment them on this piece for years to come.

Tattoo by Kris Ciezlik at Caffeine Tattoo in Warsaw, Poland

We’ve never really posted anything from Steve Moore — not because he’s not an amazing tattooer, because the guy is absolutely killing it, but because he’s one of those tattooers that can be really tough to get in with. That being said, the details in the arms of this steampunk octopus are too good not to share.

Tattoo by Steve Moore in Vancouver, Canada

I know this picture doesn’t do this sleeve justice, but it’s too damn good not to share. For better pictures, and to see what else Vince has been up to – hit up his Facebook account and follow him on Instagram @VinceVillalvazo. Oh, and just before anyone asks, he didn’t do the anchor. I think that’s obvious, but just in case…

Tattoo by Vince Villalvazo at Mystic Owl Tattoo in Marietta, Georgia